Patient Care Assistant - Per Diem

Shriners Children's; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for our Inpatient Unit to support nurses and care for pediatric patients. You will assist with direct patient care, wound care, and routine tasks under RN supervision.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, CNA or one year nursing assistant experience, and BLS. Pediatric experience is preferred. Pay range is $25.71–$36.30 per hour, with compensation determined by experience and departmental equity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• CNA certification or one year nursing assistant experience required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivery of patient care under RN supervision.
• Provides direct patient care and routine tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrates caring and appropriate behavior with patients and families.
• Assists with wound and skin care, restocks unit and work areas, and provides delegated nursing activities as appropriate.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant in our Inpatient Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned.
• Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families.
• Assists with wound and skin care, keeps unit and work areas stocked, and provides delegated nursing care activities as appropriate.

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or one year experience as a nursing assistant
• BLS

Preferred:

• One year of pediatric experience

The pay range for for this position $25.71 - $36.30/hour.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.